A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory. ( read original story ...)
Osaka a ‘fun underdog’ in Australian Open
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick analyze Naomi Osaka's chances in the Australian Open, discussing why she's a "fun underdog" to bet on each round. ( read original story ...)
How to watch Osaka vs. Muchova online for free
9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
The agency initially gave the magnitude estimate at 6.9, but later revised it down. There were no immediate reports of damage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service mood improves, rising costs cloud outlook
Japan's service-sector sentiment improved in December but companies expect conditions to sour ahead, a government survey showed on Tuesday, a sign the rising cost of living was weighing on household spending. ( read original story ...)
Father pleads not guilty to aiding daughter over Sapporo beheading
The father of a 30-year-old woman accused of murdering of a man found decapitated in a Sapporo hotel in 2023 pleaded not guilty on ... ( read original story ...)
Lawsuit by GSDF officer highlights hearing loss in years of drills
SAPPORO—A senior officer of the Ground Self-Defense Force has sued the central government, saying he suffered hearing loss through years of weapons training coupled with inadequate equipment and a ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ deputy governor flags chance of rate hike next week
The Bank of Japan will debate whether to raise interest rates next week as prospects of sustained wage gains heighten and the U.S. policy outlook becomes clearer in President-elect Donald Trump's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Young adults in Japan celebrate Coming of Age Day with ceremonies, traditions
Thousands of young people in the Japanese city of Yokohama attended the Coming of Age ceremony on Monday to mark the start of their adulthood. Coming of Age Day, observed annually on the second Monday ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Pledges to Discuss Whether to Raise Rates Next Week — 2nd Update
"In conducting monetary policy, it is difficult but essential to judge the right timing," Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino said in a speech to business leaders in Kanagawa prefecture, near Tokyo. He said the ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Young people in sumptuous kimonos and sober suits mark Coming of Age Day in Japan
Japan's Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and before the cherry blossom parties of early spring. The national holiday is held on the second Monday of ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Set to Discuss Whether to Raise Rates Next Week
The deputy governor said the bank will discuss whether to raise the policy rate or not at the meeting, based on the latest outlook on the economy and prices. ( read original story ...)
BOJ will debate whether to hike rates next week, deputy gov Himino says
The Bank of Japan will debate whether to raise interest rates at its policy meeting next week based on its new quarterly growth and inflation forecasts, Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has help getting daughter’s birth certificate from LA home during fires
While playing in the Australian Open, tennis star Naomi Osaka needed someone to grab her daughter's birth certificate during L.A. fires. ( read original story ...)
Los Angeles fires: Naomi Osaka has daughter’s birth certificate removed from home with flames just blocks away
Naomi Osaka may be on the other side of the world, but her mind is very much on her home. After defeating Caroline Garcia, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, in the first round of the Australian Open, Osaka revealed she ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has daughter’s birth certificate retrieved from fire-threatened L.A. home
Naomi Osaka has more on her mind than chasing a fifth Grand Slam title at this year's Australian Open. Before her opening match in Melbourne, the Los Angeles resident sent someone to her house to ... ( read original story ...)